I know it's a weak answer, but the grimoire cards actually have a kick ass group of side stories. Why they're not included can only mean that they are going to string it out as long as possible. I ALSO expected far more story in the launch, but I think I'm willing to wait. I can only believe that bungie and Activision have to know about the terrible reception to their story. They are now forced to expound on the story in the next Expansion otherwise people will lose their mind. Then we'll probably leave. Once you give me Nooo incentive to progress, I'm out. GTA online drove me away in a month because they literally gave me NOTHING left to work for. And still no heists! Loool Destiny already is giving me a lot more to work towards. 3 characters means a lot of work to get fully upgraded. Is it repetitive? Yes. But this game makes me really want to get better stuff, Just to keep up with my friends. If bungie doesn't bring more story within the next year tho, then likely we'll mostly lose interest. Unless you love the Crucible.